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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9780152063115
ISBN number: 0152063110
Label: Harcourt Children's Books
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 336
Printing Date: June 01, 2008
Publishing house: Harcourt Children's Books
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 34391
Studio: Harcourt Children's Books
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Susan Beth Pfeffer’s Life as We Knew It enthralled and devastated readers with its brutal but hopeful look at an apocalyptic event--an asteroid hitting the moon, setting off a tailspin of horrific climate changes. Now this harrowing companion novel examines the same events as they unfold in New York City, revealed through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Puerto Rican Alex Morales. When Alex's parents disappear in the aftermath of tidal waves, he must care for his two younger sisters, even as Manhattan becomes a deadly wasteland, and food and aid dwindle.
With haunting themes of family, faith, personal change, and courage, this powerful new novel explores how a young man takes on unimaginable responsibilities.
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Alex was working behind a pizza counter and worried about grades - but when an asteroid hits the moon and causes catastrophic changes on Earth, his world changes and becomes one of fighting to live. This riveting companion to LIFE AS WE KNEW IT is tense with survival efforts and provides a gripping story line that is hard to put down. Very highly recommended: an outstanding story perfect for any collection appealing to teens.
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If you enjoyed "Life As We Knew It", by all means read this one. It's different in tone, due to its setting in a major city and the third-person account. It's also much darker, as the characters become witnesses to death on a daily basis - definitely not for the squeamish or easily discouraged. Alex, like Miranda, is a teenager who must grow up quickly to survive; unlike her, he has to become head of the household in order to provide for his two sisters. Religious faith becomes an anchor which keeps them from falling into complete despair - this is an improvement over the last novel, which portrayed people of faith as clueless, self-destructive hypocrites.
Though there are a few instances of crime and civil unrest, one would expect to see far more violence as the social order breaks down, and Alex's family in constant danger from thugs looking for food. But this is a story for young people, and focusing too much on such things might have distracted from the main story.
The ending of "Life As We Knew It" suggested that the country's situation might be improving - we don't get that here. Ms. Pfeffer has stated on her blog that she's working on a third novel which will bring all the surviving characters together, so we'll have to wait to see if the moon ever releases its dangerous grip on their world. Until then, stock up on canned goods!
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This book starts out just like "Life as We Knew It" but in a different state.
On Wednesday, May 18 an asteroid hits the moon, knocking it out of orbit and closer to earth. Alex and his sisters are at home when the electricity goes out. His mother is working over time at the hospital, and his father is in Puerto Rico for a funeral. Giant tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters start occurring all over the world. Even dormant volcanoes are starting to erupt; and then spray ash all over the world, making the temperature cooler. And more bad news follows, the subway tunnels flood, and drowns people on the same subway train that his mom takes. He also learns that Puerto Rico has been hit badly. So it's up to him to take care of his sisters. But when food and supplies runs low, he has to turn to other ways to get food and money, such as body shopping. But when Bri, one of his sisters, come down with a disease, it becomes harder to survive.
I had the opportunity to read the previous book, "Life as We Knew It." I love how the author wrote one book that was appealing for girls and one for boys. Her very first was more emotional to me, while the second had some dry spots. From my YA boy, he didn't feel that way at all. Also, in the very first one, I found parts unbelievable, but not so in the second. Personally, I loved them both. I would, however, suggest the reader start with this book.
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We read this book together as a family - two adults and one 11-year old. We anticipated at some point there would be an uplifting moment, but even the ending, though somewhat positive, was a real "downer". I would never recommend this book to anyone, especially those who might have depressing thoughts about life. There is so much death in this book it could give you nightmares. I will tell the librarian that she should read the books before recommending them.
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Some people maybe too critical of the books they read. Maybe I am not critical enough. I don't know what some of the other reviewers were expecting from this book, but apparently they did not get it. I judge a book on whether or not I want to finish it. There are just too many books to slog through one that I hate. I liked this book and would suggest it to a friend. I would, however, suggest "Life As We Knew It" first. The reason that the book only gets three stars with me is that the topic gets a bit depressing at times. The end of the world and all ....go figure.
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